Status:
COMPLETED
Caminemos! Trial to Increase Walking Among Sedentary Older Latinos
Lead Sponsor:
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Conditions:
Aging
Sedentary Lifestyle
Eligibility:
All Genders
60+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of a multifaceted behavioral intervention aimed at raising walking levels among sedentary older Latinos.
Detailed Description
Regular physical activity contributes to the health and quality of life of older adults, but unfortunately only 20% of men and 25% of women aged 65 years and greater meet the minimal national guidelin...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Aged 60 years or older
- Self-identifying as Latino/Hispanic
- Not currently participating in 20 minutes or more of physical activity 3 times a week
- Willingness to take brief physical activity screening test and if do not pass, provide the name of a physician who has seen the patient in the recent past
Exclusion
- Plans to move from the area in the next 24 months
- Unable to participate in 1-hour group discussion
- Unable to walk
- Physician stating that patient is not medically able to participate
- Family member already participating
- Substantial cognitive impairment (determined by a screening test)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
600 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00183014
Start Date
September 1 2005
End Date
August 1 2009
Last Update
May 18 2012
Active Locations (1)
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UCLA Division of Geriatrics
Los Angeles, California, United States, 90095